Day 01
Mysore to Shravanabelagola, Belur, Halebidu, and Doddagaddavalli
Hour 1 - Pickup and Departure from Mysore
- Pick up travellers from their hotel or selected location in Mysore.
- Meet the professional driver and guide.
- Begin the journey toward Shravanabelagola in a comfortable private vehicle.
Hour 2 - Drive to Shravanabelagola
- Travel through scenic countryside and small towns.
- Listen to an introduction about the Jain heritage of the region.
Hour 3 - Shravanabelagola Jain Hill Complex
- Arrive at Shravanabelagola.
- Climb the steps of Vindhyagiri Hill or use a doli service to reach the summit.
- View the fifty-seven-foot statue of Lord Bahubali.
Hour 4 - Jain Temple and Spiritual Exploration
- Visit the Jain temples at the top of the hill.
- Learn about Jain philosophy, rituals, and the history of the pilgrimage site.
Hour 5 - Drive to Belur
- Depart from Shravanabelagola and continue toward Belur.
- Pass through rural landscapes and farming villages.
Hour 6 - Lunch Break
- Stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
- Enjoy regional Karnataka cuisine.
Hour 7 - Chennakesava Temple, Belur
- Visit the Shri Chennakesava Swamy Temple.
- Admire the soapstone carvings, sculpted pillars, and Madanika bracket figures.
- Learn about Hoysala architecture and religious symbolism.
Hour 8 - Drive to Halebidu
- Travel from Belur to Halebidu, the former Hoysala capital.
Hour 9 - Hoysaleswara Temple
- Explore the Hoysaleswara Temple complex.
- Observe the twin shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Study the detailed friezes and mythological carvings.
Hour 10 - Halebidu Archaeological Area
- Walk around the temple grounds.
- Learn about the rise and fall of the Hoysala dynasty.
Hour 11 - Drive to Doddagaddavalli
- Depart Halebidu and travel to Doddagaddavalli village.
Hour 12 - Lakshmi Devi Temple
- Visit the Lakshmi Devi Temple.
- Observe its early Hoysala architectural style and compact shrine layout.
Hour 13 - Return Drive to Mysore
- Begin the return journey to Mysore.
- Relax during the drive through the Karnataka countryside.
Hour 14 - Drop-off in Mysore
- Arrive in Mysore.
- Drop off travellers at their hotel or preferred location, concluding the full-day heritage tour.
